At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools in improving attendance and overcoming barriers for pupils and families.
- Company: Enhance Academy Trust, a growing Church of England Multi-Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real impact on pupil achievement and well-being.
- Other info: Engage with parents and external agencies for collaborative success.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering a strong culture of attendance.
- Qualifications: Experience in attendance improvement and educational welfare required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Enhance Academy Trust.
Start date: September 2026
Enhance Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Attendance Improvement Officer to join our established team, supporting our primary academies across Barnsley, Kirklees, and Wakefield. We are a successful and growing Church of England Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising 16 primary academies and a Post-16 Creative and Performing Arts freeschool.
Our Trust Attendance Improvement Officer will play a key role in establishing a strong culture of attendance across all schools within the Trust. The role will involve both supporting and constructively challenging schools to develop and implement effective processes that address and overcome barriers to attendance faced by pupils and their families.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced professional who can support schools in designing, implementing, and sustaining a Trust-wide attendance strategy that positively impacts pupil achievement. The successful candidate will be able to build strong relationships with staff, promote and embed effective practice, and confidently challenge school leaders and external partners where appropriate.
This role will involve a blend of operational and strategic responsibilities. The postholder will work directly with school staff and parents to improve attendance, while also leading on strategic initiatives and engaging in high-level discussions and coordinated actions with external agencies.
Your application will need to demonstrate that you:
- Have experience working in attendance and educational welfare.
- Have substantial and successful experience leading attendance improvement strategies.
- Possess strong knowledge of attendance-related legislation and pupil welfare frameworks.
- Can engage effectively with parents, building positive and constructive relationships to support improved outcomes.
- Have expert knowledge of support agencies and the roles they play in supporting children and families.
If you feel you have the experience, skills, and qualities to be successful in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July
Trust Attendance Improvement Officer - Enhance Academy Trust in Wakefield employer: Kirklees Council
Enhance Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils across Barnsley, Kirklees, and Wakefield. The Trust's commitment to a positive culture of attendance not only enhances student achievement but also creates a rewarding atmosphere for staff who are passionate about education and community engagement.
